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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.83, 1,034.37 and 485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.83, 1,034.37 and 485.09 is: 726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.83 : 1,034.37 = 485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.83/1,034.37 = 485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.83x = 1,034.37 × 485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.83x = 501,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,761.25/690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.32

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